The frame of the Venge Elite has the same shape as the S-Works. Almost 150 grams more weight is probably due in large part to the white paint. It is noticeable that the affordable Venge frame is significantly more stable than the top model. The bike is enhanced by the aerodynamic S-Works carbon handlebars, which almost make the bike feel like a special offer. The handlebars cost 300 euros individually. The standard training wheels brake in the wind tunnel. With the Swiss-Side wheels, however, the bike even just manages to outperform its sister model, which is two and a half times more expensive. However, this only applies to the pure aero rating. In practice, 1.5 kilos more weight compared to the S-Works Venge still means more or less large time gaps in all scenarios.
Price 2,499 Euro
Weight 8.2 kilos
Available in specialised shops
Reference/Info www.specialized.com
Frame/fork/steering bearing weight 1,310/417/76 grammes
Frame sizes 49, 52, 54, (56), 58, 61 cm
Seat/steering angle 73,5°/73,5°
Seat/top tube/head tube 525/565/161 mm plus 15 mm headset cap
Wheelbase/caster 985/53 mm
Stack/Reach/STR 565/395 mm/1.43
Equipment
Steering bearing Specialised, top 1-1/8, bottom 1-1/4 inch
Brakes/gears Shimano 105
Bottom bracket PraxisWorks (52/36 Z., BSA)
Wheels/tyres Fulcrum S5/Specialized Turbo Elite
Handlebar/stem Specialized S-Works Aerofly/Specialized Pro SL
Saddle/post Specialized Romin Evo Comp/Specialized Venge (aero profile)
*The frame set accounts for 36 per cent of the overall score, the equipment for 54 per cent and the aerodynamics for 10 per cent. The grades are calculated with all decimal places up to the final grade; however, for the sake of clarity, all grades are given with rounded decimal places.
**Weighed weights.
***Manufacturer's specification, test size greased.
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